Im looking at buying a hot tub in the next couple of weeks in Calgary. We are hot tub newbies so looking for any advice as to what things to look for and what to avoid. Especially what dealers to avoid. I know a little now and I am researching the internet but I find first hand advice always so much more helpfull.
So far I have only looked at Jacuzzi brand tubs and paradise spas. Paradise was like walking into a sleaze car sales lot. Basicially got "well this is a flyer of what we have and you can customize it however you want" the sales man vaguley answered my questions so I walked out.
I was really impressed with the service and knowledge of the sales man at Jacuzzi . He first stepped thru what I wanted a hot tub for, how often we expected to use it, and what questions I had upfront. He the proceeded to stepped me thru all the features that they have , then showed me a few models the suited our usage. One thing I really appreciated about him was he said "no matter what hot tub company you decided to go with ALWAYS wet test the exact tub you are looking at buying" To be honest being a newbie I never even thought about that. Kinda like buying a car with out a test drive.
The budget I have set my self is under $13000 with everything. Of course less is better but its a big investment and dont want to limit myself and regret the purchase.
I want one with a lounger I think
I want it primarily for theraputic use then, social as the second
Im planning on putting it on a gravel pad then next year I will build a deck surround around it(time permitting)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
So far I have only looked at Jacuzzi brand tubs and paradise spas. Paradise was like walking into a sleaze car sales lot. Basicially got "well this is a flyer of what we have and you can customize it however you want" the sales man vaguley answered my questions so I walked out.
I was really impressed with the service and knowledge of the sales man at Jacuzzi . He first stepped thru what I wanted a hot tub for, how often we expected to use it, and what questions I had upfront. He the proceeded to stepped me thru all the features that they have , then showed me a few models the suited our usage. One thing I really appreciated about him was he said "no matter what hot tub company you decided to go with ALWAYS wet test the exact tub you are looking at buying" To be honest being a newbie I never even thought about that. Kinda like buying a car with out a test drive.
The budget I have set my self is under $13000 with everything. Of course less is better but its a big investment and dont want to limit myself and regret the purchase.
I want one with a lounger I think
I want it primarily for theraputic use then, social as the second
Im planning on putting it on a gravel pad then next year I will build a deck surround around it(time permitting)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.